Cancer
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Childhood Cancer Canada calls for $15M from feds as demand risesChildhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.HealthSep 12
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Drinking ‘very hot’ drinks may increase risk of esophageal cancer: studyThe International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.TrendingSep 11
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Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facilityAs cancer treatments advance, the ability to create radioisotopes is being expanded to Calgary — reducing transport barriers and bringing life-saving care closer to patients.HealthAug 27
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Wrestling community comes together to support Regina coach’s cancer fightFor years, Hajar Quinn has taught athletes how to fight on the mat. Now, she's facing a fight of her own with her wrestling family in her corner.HealthAug 26
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Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as tributes continue to pour in'Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,' Dolly Parton's team said in a statement.EntertainmentAug 26
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B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.PoliticsAug 13
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Could a vaccine intercept brewing colon cancer? Testing underwayDr. Stacy Norton was only seven years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages.HealthAug 6
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Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnoses'I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,' the 'You're So Vain' singer said in a statement.EntertainmentJul 27
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at same timeThe duo said they are both now cancer-free after Shatner, 95, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and Melanie, 61, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.EntertainmentJul 23
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Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denialShved, 37, has tried various treatments, but the cancer is progressing and his oncologist said he would be a good candidate for tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.HealthJul 9
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